Tax Compliance Manager Americas

Opella; Bogotá; On-site; COP 120,000,000 - 240,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Opella is seeking a Tax and Compliance Manager in Bogotá to lead monthly tax closings, oversee VAT, WHT, and other indirect taxes, and ensure accurate tax reporting. You will supervise a team, manage A2R master data, and coordinate with CHC/GBS across regions.

The role requires 10+ years in tax accounting, IFRS knowledge, SAP proficiency, and strong analytical skills. Fluency in English is mandatory, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Strong deductive and analytical skills.
• Experience leading teams or supervising staff is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monthly tax closing and reporting activities per group timetable.
• Perform tax calculations including indirect taxes (VAT, WHT, Intrastat and others).
• Supervise tax calculations and preparation of tax returns.
• Provide A2R Master Data management services (PCoA, tax MD).
• Monitor and report tax performance at group and country levels.
• Support country Heads of Finance Operations on tax matters.

Skills

English fluency

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Graduate degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP ERP (iShift CEP)

MS Excel

Job description

Tax and Compliance Manager You’ve built experience, now use it where bold ideas meet real impact. At Opella, we’re challenging how self-care works for millions of people and need leaders and experts ready to shape what’s next. As Tax & Compliance Manager you’ll bring your skill, your curiosity and your drive to make health simpler, smarter and more human.

Main responsibilities:

• Monthly tax closing and reporting activities as per group timetable
• Have a deep understanding of GBS Core Model processes and SAP (iShift, CEP) functionalities
• Perform tax calculations including indirect taxes (VAT, WHT, Intrastat and others), MyTax, country income tax, deferred tax calculation and preparation of tax returns
• Supervise tax calculations including indirect taxes (VAT, WHT, Intrastat and others), MyTax, country income tax, deferred tax calculation and preparation of tax returns
• Provide A2R Master Data management services (PCoA, tax MD)
• Perform Tax reporting at Group and country levels
• Address operational issues and follow through to resolution in an effective and timely manner
• Perform operational KPIs and compliance with CHC policies and guidelines
• Supervise Hub accountants
• Drive continuous improvement
• Monitor procedures for the country specificities are in place
• Support country Heads of Finance Operations on tax matters
• Deliver tax services to CHC GBS within the region
• Perform corporate tax reporting on time according to closing calendar
• Perform and supervise tax calculations, including indirect tax (VAT, WHT, Intrastat and others), prepare related tax returns.
• Contribute to A2R Master Data quality and consistency in perimeter (PCoA, tax MD)
• Responsible for Income Tax and deferred tax calculation by IFRS and statutory GAAP, in preparation of related tax returns
• Ensure that all recurring and non-recurring tax items are collected, tax accounts reconciled and tax Manual Journal Entries (MJE) booked
• Perform preparation of tax reporting at Group and country levels
• Support tax audits, internal and external audits
• Prepare ad-hoc tax reports and analysis
• Ensure compliance of processes, transactions and reports with CHC/Corporate accounting policies, internal control guidelines and audit / SOX requirements
• Execute operational KPIs and pro-actively alert execution issues.
• Supervise and coach more junior accountants.
• Provide expertise and coaching.
• Contribute to resource allocation for effective and efficient delivery.
• Demonstrate values of CHC business and culture of internal client.
• Contribute to A2R Core Model process knowledge (Level 6/7) relating to tax services.
• Contribute to development of Process vision, strategy and objectives defined globally.
• Gather and apply best practice to process.
• Support benchmarking activities.
• Contribute to implementation of policies and procedures governing processes.
• Provide process expertise to relevant stakeholders as required and when needed.
• Contribute to review ITS tool and make proposal to improve, reduce # tools when needed.
• Improve user experience to perform their job more efficiently.
• Communicates with Hub management.
• Ensure Compliance and Internal Control/ SOX standards are met.

About you:

Experience:10+ years experience in tax accounting preferably in an international multicultural environment

Good understanding of GL Accounting, monthly closure and reporting activities

Understanding of IFRS and local GAAPs, USGAAP

Strong deductive and analytical skills

Skills: Hands on knowledge of SAP ERP (iSHift, CEP) and other accounting applications

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and expertise of MS Excel

Ability to interact with internal and external clients in a professional manner

Team player, able to work collaboratively transversally and with A2R front line teams with an end-to-end mindset

Attentive to customer needs and feedback

Ability to organize, prioritize and structure the tasks for oneself and junior accountants

Attentive to detail and works with precision.

Action oriented, delivery driven, change agent

Role model / coach to junior accountants

Transversal mindset and ability to work across processes, geographies, languages, cultures, business maturity levels

Education: Graduate degree in accounting or finance

Languages: Fluency in English mandatory.

This is more than the next step in your career, it’s a chance to lead change and help reinvent self-care for the world.

If you’re ready to challenge, inspire and deliver impact that matters, we’re ready for you. We are challengers. We are Opella. Opella values diversity in all its forms and is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can belong and excel. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

About Us:

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over The Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally. Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting. At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan. As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com.